Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: February 2024
WZ G46.33DERevenue
€18.1bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€XXX.Xm
Employees
14,294
Businesses
802
Wages
€XXX.Xm
Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany industry analysis
Over the past five years, the wholesale trade in dairy products has been confronted with strongly fluctuating but rising prices for raw milk, which were passed on directly to intermediaries by the processing industry. In turn, these price increases could only be passed on to consumers to a limited extent. The increasing circumvention of wholesalers by dairies and retailers or end customers also caused problems for industry players. The sales trend was supported by sales of high-priced products such as regional goods and organic products. This results in an average annual decline in sales of 1.4% between 2019 and 2024. In the current year, turnover is expected to fall by 3.3% and amount to 18.1 billion euros.A strong shift in demand has been observed in recent years. As the out-of-home market has become less important as a buyer of dairy products due to the pandemic-related restrictions and closures, wholesalers have increasingly focussed on the food retail sector. However, food retailers are increasingly trying to bypass wholesalers by negotiating directly with producers and dairies, or are using their market power to negotiate prices and volumes, which is having a negative impact on sales and profits in this sector. The uncertainties regarding the further course of the pandemic and the change in consumer purchasing behaviour mean that an increase in industry turnover also appears unlikely in the current year. A decline in per capita consumption of milk and dairy products is also having a negative impact.The industry will continue to be influenced by volatile raw milk prices and trade relations with food retailers in the coming years. Both raw milk volumes and raw milk prices will have a direct impact on the industry performance of market players, while retailers are likely to intensify their evasion tendencies. At the same time, industry players will benefit from rising net household incomes, which will allow consumers to spend more money on high-priced goods and quality products, which will have a positive impact on industry sales. IBISWorld expects industry sales to increase at an average annual growth rate of 0.7% to €18.8 billion over the next five years up to and including 2029.
Trends and Insights
- Supermarkets and discounters are increasingly trying to bypass wholesalers and source their goods directly from manufacturers due to price competition in the retail sector. In order to remain attractive to customers, wholesalers are expanding their product range and increasing their online presence.
- Conventional milk is increasingly being replaced by plant-based substitutes. Yoghurt and sour milk products, on the other hand, are considered to be beneficial to health and are therefore very popular.
- The good infrastructure of the centre region attracts a particularly large number of companies. Warehouses in the neighbourhood mean that delivery times can be reduced and maximum freshness guaranteed. There are also numerous dairies in the region.
- The high market concentration in food retailing is increasing the price pressure on wholesalers. In the face of increasing competition, industry players are expanding their product range.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 1.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €18.1bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Rising producer prices can only be passed on to customers to a limited extent
- The performance of industry players is influenced by upstream sectors such as milk producers and dairies as well as the price of raw milk. If the prices for milk and dairy products rise and the industry participants are able to pass on the price increases in the supply chain at the same time, the industry's income can grow. However, if the producer price increases more than the consumer price, the trade margin decreases, which has a negative impact on the sector's performance.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Rising incomes lead to increased demand for high-margin products
- The net household income of end consumers is likely to continue to rise in the coming years. If consumers' financial situation improves, they will be prepared to spend more money on expensive products. As a result, industry players are likely to benefit from higher sales of high-margin products.
Biggest companies in the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Savencia Fromage & Dairy Deutschland GmbH | 407.8 | |
Bayernland eG | 402.1 | |
Fude + Serrahn Milchprodukte GmbH & Co. KG | 251.6 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Cheese, Milk and cream and Yoghurt and sour milk products. Cheese is the largest segment of the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Consumers are buying more expensive cheese
- The cheese product group includes hard and soft cheeses as well as cream cheese. The most popular hard cheeses in Germany include the Dutch sliced cheeses Gouda and Edam and the Swiss cheese Emmentaler. In addition to hard cheese, mozzarella and feta are among the best-selling types of cheese.
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Competitors
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Complementors
- Fruit & Vegetable Wholesaling in Germany
- Meat Wholesaling in Germany
International industries
- Dairy Wholesaling in the US
- Dairy Wholesaling in Canada
- Dairy Produce Wholesaling in Australia
- Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in the UK
- Food, Beverage & Tobacco Wholesaling in Ireland
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
The sector includes the wholesale of milk and dairy products such as butter, cheese, yoghurt, milk powder and cream. The wholesalers' product range also includes eggs as well as animal and vegetable fats and oils.
What's included in this industry?
CheeseMilk and creamYoghurt and sour milk productsButter and other dairy spreadsEggsDietary fats and edible oilsCompanies
Savencia Fromage & Dairy Deutschland GmbHBayernland eGFude + Serrahn Milchprodukte GmbH & Co. KGPurchase this report to view all 3 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
AYRANKEFIRRADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID)CASEINSB-WARENHAUSTRADING-UPIndustry Code
WZ 46.33 - Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Supermarkets and discounters are increasingly trying to bypass wholesalers and source their goods directly from manufacturers due to price competition in the retail sector. I...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Conventional milk is increasingly being replaced by plant-based substitutes. Yoghurt and sour milk products, on the other hand, are considered to be beneficial to health and ...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The good infrastructure of the centre region attracts a particularly large number of companies. Warehouses in the neighbourhood mean that delivery times can be reduced and ma...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The high market concentration in food retailing is increasing the price pressure on wholesalers. In the face of increasing competition, industry players are expanding their p...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players in the industry. The wholesalers with dairy products are mainly small and medium-sized companies.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Savencia Fromage & Dairy Deutschland GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Bayernland eG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Fude + Serrahn Milchprodukte GmbH & Co. KG's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Savencia Fromage & Dairy Deutschland GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Bayernland eG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Fude + Serrahn Milchprodukte GmbH & Co. KG, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The per capita consumption of milk and dairy products has been declining for years. Consumption is also expected to fall in the current year, which will make it more difficul...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The amount of material costs is primarily dependent on current milk prices, which are currently at a high level. The short stock turnover times due to the rapid perishability...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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IBISWorld relies on human-verified data and human-written analysis to compile each standard industry report. We do not use generative AI tools to write insights, although members can choose to leverage AI-based tools within the platform to generate additional analysis formats.
What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany is €18.1bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 802 businesses in the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany, which has declined at a CAGR of 4.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 1.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling market in Germany are Savencia Fromage & Dairy Deutschland GmbH, Bayernland eG and Fude + Serrahn Milchprodukte GmbH & Co. KG
What does the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany include?
Cheese and Milk and cream are part of the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Savencia Fromage & Dairy Deutschland GmbH.
How competitive is the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Dairy Product, Egg & Edible Oil Wholesaling industry in Germany.
